To the Keefe Tech Community,

I would like to express my gratitude to our entire community as we come to the end of a fantastic year. Our students have achieved incredible success in their academic courses, career and technical programs, activities, athletics and their service to the community. The plans of our most recent graduates from the Class of 2024 set an example for generations of Keefe Tech students who will follow.

Because of the accomplishments of our students, and the experience provided by our staff,

Keefe Tech has never had more support from our communities. This is shown in the support of our budget, and through a record number of applications for next year's Grade 9 class. Through all of your efforts, Keefe Tech continues to be a great place to go to high school and a great place to work.

As we look forward to another successful Summer Discover season, we will also be working

hard to prepare to welcome the newest members of our school community, the students and

families of the Class of 2028.

Until then, I wish all of you a safe and wonderful summer.

See you in August!

Mr. Evans

Kathleen Flynn, Science Teacher

Amy Snyder, Culinary Arts Instructor

Tom Iglesias, Automotive Instructor

Anita Gonzalez, Special Education Administrative Assistant

Keefe Tech is partnering with Care Solace beginning this month and into next year. This is a free service that helps families find available mental health and substance use provides to match your needs. Families can make referrals by calling the 888-515-0595 or at caresolace.com/keefe

Parents/Guardians - please consider taking a few minutes to fill out the survey below from our partners at the McLean Hospital School Consultation Service. It is about "Understanding Caregivers' Perspective on Youth Mental Health to Create Culturally Informed Educational Resources"

Flyers in English, Spanish and Portuguese below and survey is in all 3 languages. There is a $30 reimbursement from them for participating!

Here is the link to the survey: https://redcap.link/caregiver1

Summer School Information: Keefe Tech's in-person summer school program begins on Monday, June 17th. Session One runs from 7:30AM - 10:00AM and Session Two runs from 10:00AM - 12:30PM. Check in is at the main entrance on the first day and students will receive their room assignments. Please be on time.

Credit Recovery Program: Students in need of making up time from this school year can still do that! Our credit recovery program begins on Monday, June 17th at 7:30AM. Check in is at the main entrance.

Registration for both programs is below.

Students can elect to take a summer course fully online with an outside agency to recover academic credit.

Abbreviated/Credit Recovery summer program courses are for students who have failed it at school.

Registration for online credit recovery summer course

Original Credit is for students whom have never taken this course anywhere, perhaps to fill in a gap in their schedule or complete a course over the summer to take a higher level course in the fall.

Electrical students are the 2024 Top Shop Winners!

KT 2024-2025 School Calendar:

Instructions to access PowerSchool parent/guardian account for Keefe Tech:

• The PowerSchool Parent Portal URL is: https://keefetech.powerschool.com/public/

• Access codes and passwords needed to set up parent/guardian accounts were originally sent home via email. If you need them again, please contact support at powerschool@jpkeefehs.org. Please provide your student’s name, grade, and student ID# if known/possible.

• Your username should be set to your full email address.

• Examples of special characters, when setting your password, are: !@#$*

• If you forget your Username or Password click the “Forgot Username or Password” link to have an email sent to reset it.

• If you aren’t receiving the Reset Password email, contact powerschool@jpkeefehs.org for further assistance.
  
  

Do you need to add another student to your PowerSchool parent account?

In your parent portal navigate to Account Preferences, then select the Students tab. Click on the Add button located on the right side of the screen. Enter your student’s name, access ID and Password, and your relationship to your student, then click OK. You should now see your 2nd student in your account. If you do not have the Access codes to add your student, contact powerschool@jpkeefehs.org too.

The PowerSchool app (on iPhone and Droid phone) works for students using their Keefe Tech email address now. The same PowerSchool app (on iPhone and Droid phone) works for parents/guardians to view their children as long as they have setup a registered account with PowerSchool.

All Keefe Tech students can download the PowerSchool app from the App Store, type in District code: CQJG and use the same Keefe email credentials to access their school information. Please work with your students at home if they need assistance accessing, email powerschool@jpkeefehs.org or have students visit 319A for further assistance from the Keefe Tech technology team.

If you do not have a smartphone, you can access your current grades and other information in PowerSchool via most internet browsers.

To access PowerSchool at KeefeTech, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Open an internet browser on your computer.

2. Type https://keefetech.powerschool.com/student into the address bar.

3. Type the student ID (email address) and Password (Google password). It is advisable that you keep your username and password secure and not share it with anyone else.

4. View the information.

5. Remember to log off when you are finished.

PARENT PORTAL HIGHLIGHTS

• The Grades and Attendance tab will allow you to check assignments and scores by clicking on the blue percentage across from a class.

• Email the teacher a question or concern by simply clicking the blue teacher's name link.

• Announcements can be viewed daily

• The parent portal is an excellent tool for monitoring your child's academic success. Log in and familiarize yourself with its capabilities. If you have any questions regarding the use of PowerSchool please contact the school office at 508-416-2100.

Dear Keefe Tech Class of 2023,

Keefe Regional Technical School is seeking post-graduate updates and feedback from students who received special education services.

Now that you have been out in the world for a while, we want to hear how you are doing so we can make high school a better place for all our students. The past year has been challenging in so many ways. If you tell us about your challenges and successes since high school, you will help us understand whether our schools are preparing students to be successful in adult life. You will help us think about how to do a better job supporting students who are in high school now.

Were you able to find a job?

Did you continue your education after high school?

Do you have suggestions for your former high school?

We’d love to know.

Please complete our survey! There are four options:

• Answer the survey online using this survey link: https://bit.ly/WorkSchoolSurvey2024

• Complete the enclosed paper survey, put it in the enclosed stamped return envelope, and mail it back to Michael Dolan; Director of Special Education at 750 Winter St. Framingham, MA, 01702

• Call Michael Dolan at 508-416-2273 or Ms. Anita Gonzalez at 508-416-2271 between the hours of 8 AM and 2 PM Monday through Friday. (District contact name) will go online to get the survey. Then they will ask you the survey questions while you’re on the phone, and complete the survey with you.

• If you would rather fill out the survey with someone in person, please come visit us in the guidance office between the hours of 8 AM and 2 PM Monday through Friday. Please email Michale Dolan @ mdolan@jpkeefehs.org in advance

Answering the survey questions will take you about 5 minutes. Please complete the survey online, mail it to us, call us, or come visit us in person no later than September 1, 2023.

We want to hear from you. What you have to say is really important!

The individual information you share through this survey will be seen by your school/district’s staff, by staff at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and by staff at the Potsdam Institute for Applied Research at the State University of New York. No one else will see your individual responses. Responses from all of the people who answered the survey from your whole school/district will be publicly reported all together, anonymously, in a way that keeps what you individually said private and confidential.

Please help us by answering this survey! Thank you for your time. Questions? Please contact Michael Dolan @ mdolan@jpkeefehs.org

Sincerely,

Michael Dolan

Director of Special Education

Link to the Work Permit Google Form for students: Work Permit Google Form

Important! Students need to be logged in to their Keefe student account to access the link :)

From Mrs. MacDonald:

I am thrilled to share an exciting initiative from the ELA department that aligns with our core value of lifelong learning. As part of our ongoing commitment to increase literacy and foster a love of reading, we have set an ambitious community goal of reading 150,000 pages during the upcoming school year, with further ambitions when we accomplish this goal. This initiative includes participation from all staff and students.

To kick off this effort, we are launching our goal with summer reading. We encourage everyone to dive into books of any kind—whether it's fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, or audiobooks. Each time you finish a book over the summer, please take a moment to complete the attached form to review your book. This will help us track our progress and share book recommendations within our community.

Independent Reading Log

This inclusive goal is designed to bring our community together through the shared joy of reading, and we are excited to have everyone participate.

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Happy reading!

Junior Cosmetology student Aliyah Porter (far right) participated in the NFTE (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship) New England regional business plan competition last week at SIlicon Valley Bank in Boston. Her business, Styled by Amarie, finished fifth in the entire New England region and got a special shout out from the CEO of NFTE. Way to go Alyah!

Ms. Aguiar's juniors anxiously waiting to be released to Topshop!

Built in the early 1800s, the bridge now boasts new railings that reflect its historical design, thanks to the students' dedication to accuracy and craftsmanship. This project provided a hands-on learning experience, blending historical preservation with modern skill. A testament to the collaboration between education and the community.

ECE Juniors had a busy last week of shop! Zoo trip with the children, last week at our lab school and bubble experiments!

Your School Counselors take a break for the summer, but will be back a few days before the year starts and happy to connect about courses for next year. Enjoy the summer!

Check out the slides from our College Planning Presentation! below This summer is great time to get your list of colleges you plan to apply to ready. Use your Naviance account to search for schools that have what you are interested in. Visit colleges! Get your college essays done! Be ready to connect with your School Counselor in the fall.

School Counselor Caseloads and additional contact information are below:

Dear parents/guardians:

In this last issue before summer break, I wanted to talk about how to practice self care over the next couple months. Despite the grumbling about having to go to school, the structure of the school day offers students the guard rails necessary to stay consistent with a schedule and productivity, not to mention the social gains.

Thus, I will talk about how to practice self care over the summer. The following are some suggestions adapted from CharlieHealth.com:

1. Follow a consistent schedule: Following a schedule can improve mental health due to the fact that routines tend to keep people more sane. For example, waking up and going to bed at the same time and also eating regular meals is linked to better sleep hygiene - which by extension improves mental health.

2. Keep a gratitude journal: Marking down things that make us feel fortunate and glad to be alive is linked to better mental health outcomes. Focusing on the positive aspects of life can build resilience, combat negative thoughts and deal with emotional stressors.

3. Spend some time outside: This is a self care practice linked to positive mental and physical health outcomes. You get exposure to natural sunlight, your body produces Vitamin D, and activity helps regulate mood and combat depressive symptoms.

4. Look for fun activities in your community: Summer concerts. yard sales, movies, you name it. Whatever interests you, just get out and enjoy any free time you may have. Attending a community event adds more structure in your life and makes you feel connected to where you live.

5. Say no to plans, too: It's easy to over commit to things but when there is something you don't want to attend give yourself the freedom to turn it down. Your time is precious. While socializing is important to combat isolation, too much time spent doing so can drain mental energy. Pausing to recharge is a great form of self care and will make the activities you do that much more enjoyable.

Also in this issue I included tips on how to keep learning over the summer, something for you and your student.

Have a great summer and see you next year!

Julia Fairclough LICSW, SAC

Adjustment Counselor

Pride Parade 2024!

New Keefe Tech mascot?!

Boys volleyball in state playoffs and state vocational championship!

Free summer meals! https://www.projectbread.org/summer-eats-program

Each year, we place AmeriCorps Members (Fellows) at non-profit organizations, city agencies, and schools across Massachusetts to lead out-of-school time programming for youth in grades 6-12 focused on mentoring, academic enrichment, and college and career exploration. Throughout their service year, Fellows also receive training and professional development from MPF, gaining valuable career skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for those looking for a meaningful gap year experience or to jumpstart their career after high school.

The application for the 2024-2025 service year is currently open and they are recruiting for up to 30 service positions in Boston, Framingham, Marlborough, Stoughton and Springfield. I’ve attached our flyer to this email and our website can be found here.

Harvard Medical School Summer Program!

This summer, UMass Amherst is offering STEM-focused pre-college programs for high school students at the UMass Mount Ida campus, located just outside Boston, MA.

Programs include excursions to popular Boston destinations such as Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the New England Aquarium, and Fenway Park. The UMass Mount Ida campus also features unique facilities such as veterinary radiology and microscopy labs, and a makerspace.

Summer 2024 Programs at the UMass Mount Ida Campus

• AI, Data & Ethics: Introduction to Public Interest Technology
  • June 30 - July 13, 2024
  • Ideal for students interested in data science, artificial intelligence, or computer science
• Summer Design Academy: Mount Ida Campus
  • ​​​​​​​June 30 - July 20, 2024
  • Great choice for students interested in architecture & design
• Veterinary Technology
  • ​​​​​​​July 14 - 27, 2024
  • Ideal for students interested in animal science or veterinary careers

https://www.familypromisemetrowest.org/

https://www.masscap.org/freetaxprep/

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help through IRS-certified volunteers to people who generally make $64,000 or less, including persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

Our Local VITA agency is located at SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council)

508-620-2311

http://www.smoc.org/

SAME DAY ACCESS FOR FRAMINGHAM CLINIC - EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

No matter what age, insurance, language spoken, etc- we will set you up with an intake and review service options.

Framingham Clinic:
Framingham: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

1094 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
United States

Location Phone

(508) 661-2020

For questions, please contact the Advocates Community Counseling Intake Department at 508-661-2038 or counseling2@advocates.org

State Programs and Local Food Resources:

Project Bread's Summer Eats:

https://projectbread.org/summer-eats-program

Summer Eats is a totally free-of-charge program that provides free meals to all kids and teens, ages 18 and under, at locations all across Massachusetts during the summer months.

SummerEBT:

https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-summer-ebt-program

Summer EBT is a federal food benefit that helps low-income families with school-aged children buy food when schools are closed for the summer.

Pearl Street Cupboard and Cafe - The Pearl Street Cupboard & Café provides monthly groceries to Framingham residents. Individuals and families in need are provided with a monthly supply of nutritious foods like chicken and fish, produce, dairy, bread and grocery items to prepare meals at home. A community meal is served 7 days each week for residents of Framingham and surrounding towns.

Daniel's Table - Daniel's Table distributes food to Framingham residents with children 18 and under and persons over 60 years of age.

Project Bread - Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. If you are in need of food security, call 1-800-645-8333.

Metrowest YMCA Food Distribution - The MetroWest YMCA believes that fighting food insecurity makes their community stronger. As part of their commitment to healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility, they provide year-round grocery distribution at the Framingham Branch and meal distribution at various community sites throughout the summer.

• Grocery distribution takes place on Monday's and Friday's from 3:00pm - 5:00pm (while supplies last) at the Metrowest YMCA. No membership is required to access these resources.
  
  

A Place to Turn - A Place To Turn is committed to providing emergency food and clothing to our neighbors in the MetroWest community. We will serve those in need in an atmosphere of caring and mutual respect.

Salvation Army Framingham - On Tuesdays and Thursdays, clients arrive at 12 to stock up on fresh produce, bread, sweets and miscellaneous items donated from Trader Joe's, BJ's, Stop & Shop, Wegmans and the Greater Boston Food Bank.

SNAP Benefits Application - SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It was formerly known as food stamps and is run by the Department of Transitional Assistance. 1 out of 9 people in Massachusetts receive SNAP benefits. Apply for SNAP in 20 minutes or less.

WIC - The Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program keeps pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.

Website: keefetech.org
Location: 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Phone: 508-416-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/keefetech